YEARLY HIGH
141.6391 IQD
YEARLY LOW
129.5501 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
136.5837 IQD

2026 NOK to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NOK to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 141.6391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 129.5501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0890 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.7521 to the December average rate of 137.5268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 141.6391 was up 5.46% compared to the 2025 peak of 134.3067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 708,196 IQD
2025 Average 631,443 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 647,751 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,445.15 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

142.3050
130.7928
JanuMarcMayJuly

NOK to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 136.7080, compared to 136.2109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 136.7080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.2109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 9.6479 IQD (High: 141.6391 / Low: 131.9912). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5257 IQD (High: 141.5700 / Low: 141.0442).

June Spread (Volatile) ±9.6479
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.8167 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 136.5289) against the same month in 2025 (average: 130.2737), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2553 (+4.80%).

2026 Avg (June) 136.5289
2025 Avg (June) 130.2737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.3184 129.5501 131.7521
February 138.1602 133.6197 136.7461
March 137.8868 133.9926 135.6013
April 141.2213 133.6482 138.2736
May 141.5700 141.0442 141.3457
June 141.6391 131.9912 136.5289
July 136.8230 131.9680 134.8949
August 137.9056 137.3088 137.5268